E8C0CC2F1A34439887258800007D1443 Hearing Summary

Representatives Soper and Tipper, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1224, concerning theft of public benefits. Representative Soper explained the effect of the bill, and how it would be changed by forthcoming amendments L.001 (Attachment N), L.003 (Attachment O), and L.004 (Attachment P). Representative Tipper provided additional input on the need for the legislation.

Ellen Giarratana, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of HB 22-1224.

Taylor Ivy, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.'

Mike Valentine, representing Arapahoe County, testified on the bill from an "amend" position. Mr. Valentine clarified the county's position on the bill.

Teri Chasten, representing the Department of Human Services, made herself available to answer questions on the bill.

Representative Tipper explained the effect of amendment L.004.

Representative Soper explained the effect of amendment L.003.

Representative Tipper explained the effect of amendment L.001.

Representatives Soper and Tipper provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1224.